LAS VEGAS -- The Pirates and free-agent utility infielder Ramon Vazquez agreed to the framework of a two-year, $4 million contract, and the team essentially swapped left-handed pitchers in the Rule 5 draft on the final day of Major League Baseball's Winte

LAS VEGAS -- The Pirates and free-agent utility infielder Ramon Vazquez agreed to the framework of a two-year, $4 million contract, and the team essentially swapped left-handed pitchers in the Rule 5 draft on the final day of Major League Baseball's Winte

The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels.

The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels.

The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels.